Zhongzheng First Precinct Female Officer Dies Postpartum; Autopsy Held to Clarify Cause of Death

(Central News Agency, Reporter Huang Li-yun, Taipei, 28th) Chen Qian-wen, a female officer from the Zhongzheng First Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department, died after severe post-partum hemorrhage, and her baby girl is also receiving treatment for brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation. Because the family suspects the clinic delayed sending her to the hospital, prosecutors and forensic doctors conducted an autopsy today. The family arrived at the scene but remained silent. Chen Qian-wen, who was responsible for the security of important heads of state, gave birth to her first child on April 18 but died due to severe bleeding. The baby girl suffered brain damage and faces a long road of medical rehabilitation. The police precinct initiated a fundraising campaign, and public donations have exceeded expectations. Because Chen could not stop bleeding after giving birth at a clinic in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, she was subsequently transferred to New Taipei City United Hospital and Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital for rescue. She died on April 20. The family suspects a 25-minute delay in medical transfer and requested a criminal investigation. Taipei Prosecutors conducted an initial examination on April 22 and an autopsy this morning at the New Taipei City Mortuary. The entire process lasted more than an hour. The farewell ceremony is scheduled for May 11 at Xinyue Hall in Banqiao. (Editor: Zhang Ming-kun) 1150428